Alexander Nguyễn is a choral conductor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nguyễn recently earned a master’s degree in Choral Conducting at Temple University as a student of Dr. Paul Rardin. As a baritone, Nguyễn sings with various choirs in the area including the Philadelphia Orchestra Symphonic Choir and the DAVA Elevation professional choir.

For most of his career, Nguyễn has dedicated a majority of his time
to researching and conducting music from non-western traditions and
communities. This has included research on Vietnamese vocal traditions such as ca dao, tễt music, and quan hϙ. As a Vietnamese-American, Nguyễn is dedicated to ensuring equal representation in the choir room and on the podium.

Nguyễn grew up in Los Angeles, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Choral Music Education from California State University, Los Angeles under direction of Robert MacNeil, Donald Brinegar, and Dr. Christopher Gravis.